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Gelation-induced controlled synthesis of TiO2 with tunable phase transition for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2178-2186
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00193A, Research Article
Wenwei Lei, Ying Wang, Hongji Wang, Norihiro Suzuki, Chiaki Terashima, Akira Fujishima
A facile gelation-assisted coordination self-assembly method for mediated fabrication of TiO2 photocatalysts with controlled phase structures and morphologies is presented, showing excellent photocatalytic hydrogen production performance.
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Electron-deficient Co modulated by the construction of heterojunctions Co@NC boosts the electroreduction of nitrate to ammonia

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2144-2151
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00110A, Research Article
Bo Zhang, Fengshou Yu, Yaohua Hong, Yuzhuo Zhou, Yaheng Wang, Shaobo Zhang, Lu-Hua Zhang
Formation of electron-deficient Co by the construction of heterojunctions to promote the electroreduction of nitrate to ammonia.
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Combination of dimensional reduction and active site addition strategies for preparing unique {RE9}-cluster-based MOFs: efficient CO2 fixation and Knoevenagel condensation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2071-2080
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02527F, Research Article
Ying Zhao, Dan Wu, Yidan Qiao, Guo-Ping Yang, Lu-Fang Ma, Yao-Yu Wang
A series of 2D {RE9}-cluster-based rare-earth MOFs were built by dimensional reduction and active site addition strategies. They exhibit excellent catalytic activity in CO2 fixation and Knoevenagel condensation under mild conditions.
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Correction: In situ construction of a continuous ionic conductive coating for a high-performance Li3VO4 anode

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2187-2187
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI90020K, Correction
Open Access
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Lulu Wang, Cheng Zeng, Jianing Liang, Chun Zhai, Hao Liu, Tianyou Zhai, Huiqiao Li
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Harnessing nanoscale spatial effects in inner-modified zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 for enhanced Knoevenagel condensation reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02190D, Research Article
Semi Kim, Seojeong Woo, Cheongwon Bae, Yuri Jeon, Yeeun Seong, Song Li, Juyeong Kim
Precise carving of ZIF nanocrystals generates heterogeneous internal mesoporosity, providing effective mass transport and uncoordinated active sites for enhanced heterogeneous catalysis.
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Contributors to the Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers Emerging Investigator Series 2022–2023

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI90021A, Profile

This profile article showcases researchers who have contributed an article to the Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers Emerging Investigator Series.
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Tailoring two magic number Au13 nanoclusters with N-containing diphosphine ligands: a classical icosahedral core vs. an unprecedented UFO- shaped core

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00334A, Research Article
Jing Liu, Jia-Chuan Liu, Hai-Ling Wang, Pei-Yu Liao, Jian-Hua Jia, Ming-Liang Tong
Two magic number Au13 nanoclusters were tailored using two N-containing multidentate phosphine ligands with a classical icosahedral core and an unprecedented “UFO”-shaped polyhedral core, respectively.
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Controlling the structural and adsorption features of polyoxovanadate-based metal–organic clusters by adjustable template effect

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00254G, Research Article
Yan-Hu Wang, Ke-Wei Tong, Chao-Qin Chen, Jing Du, Guo-Ping Yang, Peng Yang
An adjustable template effect was employed to activate the evolution of polyoxovanadate-based metal–organic clusters, resulting in unprecedented structural archetypes as well as customized dye and iodine adsorption features.
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Integrating multiple regulatory strategies: phase, morphology and interface engineering to construct a hierarchical Ni2P–MoS2/rGO heterostructure catalyst for efficient oxygen reduction reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00262H, Research Article
Xinyi Wang, Jing Jin, Zeyuan Gao, Li Hou, Xiwen Tao, Jing Wang, Yueqi Zhao, Faming Gao
Two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) with a large surface area and unique electronic properties has emerged as a promising noble metal-free catalyst for electrochemical energy storage/conversion applications.
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Achieving high-sensitivity dual-mode optical thermometry via phonon-assisted cross-relaxation in a double-perovskite structured up-conversion phosphor

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00395K, Research Article
Houhe Dong, Zonghao Lei, Shikun Su, Wenhua Yang, Xuyang Zhang, Wenying Teng, Guangyue Zu, Bing Teng, Degao Zhong
By adjusting the phonon energy of the host crystal (Ca2+/Sr2+/Ba2+) LaLiTeO6:Yb3+, Tm3+ phosphor, combined with the cross-relaxation phenomenon, a high-sensitivity thermometer for dual-mode temperature measurement was constructed.
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Three in one: a cadmium bismuth vanadate NLO crystal exhibiting a large second-harmonic generation response and enhanced birefringence

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2384-2391
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00261J, Research Article
Shuya Liu, Conggang Li, Jinmiao Jiao, Yuheng She, Tinghui Zhang, Dianxing Ju, Ning Ye, Zhanggui Hu, Yicheng Wu
A novel vanadate NLO crystal Cd2BiVO6 was synthesized through spontaneous crystallization, exhibiting a large SHG response, an enhanced birefringence and a wide transmittance range.
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Electrochemical conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural over CuNi bimetallic catalysts: the synergistic effect of interfacial active sites

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2479-2488
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00145A, Research Article
Yiwei Zhao, Chao Zhang, Shuangxi Xing, Zuhang Jin, Tingting Xiao
ECO of HMF to FDCA and ECR to BHMF with high yield have been studied on CuNi-based bimetallic catalysts. The presence of the Cu–O–Ni interfacial area was beneficial for promoting the catalytic performance in ECO.
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Durable dielectric switching and photo-responsivity in a Dion–Jacobson hybrid perovskite semiconductor

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2436-2441
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02685J, Research Article
Peng Wang, Xinling Li, Huang Ye, Qianwen Guan, Yifei Wang, Yaru Geng, Chengshu Zhang, Hang Li, Junhua Luo
D–J phase perovskite (BDA)MA2Pb3Br10 reveals excellent photo-responsivity antifatigue merits and remarkable switching stability.
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Radiochromic Semiconductive MOF with High Sensitivity and Fast Photochromic Response for Dual-mode X-ray Direct Detection

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00771A, Research Article
Xuying Yu, Jia-Rong Mi, Qiu-Pei Qin, Xin-Ping Fang, Yong-Fang Han, Li-Zhen Cai, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
X-ray direct detectors, which may directly convert X-rays into electrical signals through semiconductors, are highly desirable for early cancer screening and other applications. Prevailing commercial amorphous Se detectors still suffer...
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Enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction by controlled oxygen vacancy generation and co-constructed heterojunction strategy for Pd/CeO2

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00581C, Research Article
Fanlin Kong, Xiaoyan Lu, Jing Xie, Zhenjiang Lu, Jindou Hu, Yali Cao
Rational control of Vo concentration and the construction of a heterojunction strategy enable Pd/CeO2-Vo(r) to exhibit excellent photocatalytic CO2RR activity. The presence of COOHcreates favorable conditions for CO formation and desorption.
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Insights into the modulation mechanisms of multiple active sites in a conjugated small molecule towards organic cathode capacity from first-principles

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00547C, Research Article
Zhaopeng Sun, Hao Tian, Meng Zhang, Yi Zhang, Zhiping Li, Weiwei Huang
The modulation mechanisms of Na+ within the redox-active sites of the two-dimensional conjugated organic small-molecule 3BQ, and their impact on the initial capacity of a 3BQ cathode for Na-ion batteries, were investigated using first-principles calculations.
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Tuning lithium–yttrium chloride local structure through coordination control and mixing during synthesis

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00559G, Research Article
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Teerth Brahmbhatt, Cheng Li, Mounesha N. Garaga, Wan-Yu Tsai, Steve G. Greenbaum, Jagjit Nanda, Robert L. Sacci
Synthesis of Li3YCl6 is facilitated by the addition of NH4Cl. Synthesis method affects local ordering and Li+ dynamics as determined by neutron diffraction, impedance and NMR spectroscopy.
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Trifluoroacetic acid molecules confined into/onto metal–organic frameworks using H2btzip for efficiently improving proton conductivity using a synergistic effect

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00605D, Research Article
Xiaoxue Ma, Xin Li, Xueke Han, Lu Zhang, Ronghua Liu, Hongguo Hao, Hui Yan, Xin Zhao, Xiangjin Kong, Huawei Zhou, Xia Li, Hongjie Zhu, Suna Wang, Yunwu Li, Dichang Zhong, Fangna Dai
Two outstanding proton conducting materials have been obtained by loading TFA molecules onto/into the surface or pores of MOFs. After post-treatment, their proton conductivity values are greatly increased under the same conditions.
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India dominates global natural gas contracts in 2024, cornering 30% of share

The Middle East, led by Qatar, was the primary exporter, while Asian countries, notably India and China, were key importers




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Indian rice exports get delayed at ports as Customs officials hold up consignments

Exporters say they incur $70/tonne additional costs; Customs officials playing safe to verify if shipments are white or parboiled rice




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MCX launches cottonseed wash oil futures contract

It will offer a robust price risk management solutions for the cottonseed oil industry




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MCX to launch monthly gold option contract

MCX reduces gold option expiry to monthly, improving liquidity and attracting more participants, benefiting jewellers and increasing revenue




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Crude oil down due to concerns over slowing demand in China 

Market is also cautious about a potential increase in global oil supply as the OPEC+ is planning to restore production output in December




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India’s diesel consumption likely to surpass 93 mt in FY25

Both August and September this year have witnessed a fall in diesel usage




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Board to convene consumers meeting next week over falling natural rubber prices

Rubber Board officials said prices exceeded Rs₹200 on June 11 but plummeted 24 per cent to ₹187 per kg by October 21. The Board may ask consumers to proactively purchase in the domestic market




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Coconut water, evening walks & meditation




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COPing with cascading health concerns that climate change brings to our doorstep

Climate and Health: A global challenge needs a local solution to build resilient health systems




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Walks, conscious nutrition and switching off with Buzo

Akshay Chaturvedi, Founder CEO of Leverage.biz, shares tips on health, fitness and his beloved German shepherd




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High moisture content leaves cotton growers worried in some Indian States

Telangana and Maharashtra badly hit as CCI looks for low moisture content




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NSRCEL launches second cohort of Circular Economy programme

Pernod Ricard India Foundation to offer continued support




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Helping lift economic status of rural women — the Kissandhan way!

The SLCM subsidiary offers short-term loans, plans new products with longer term




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Rubber Board urges tyre makers to continue procuring rubber in domestic market

Mutual support of all stakeholders crucial in the value chain for sustainable market, says Board’s ED




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Big boost to rice procurement in second fortnight of October, Central purchase reaches 84 lakh tonnes

The purchases were 48 per cent lower at 20.7 lt in until October 15, whereas in the second fortnight over 63 lt rice was procured by the Centre




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Can solar energy transform farms for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation?

Time to follow ancient belief of sun and farm produce to help improve economics of agriculture




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Copra shortage lifts coconut oil prices to over ₹200 a kg

Inadequate supply in growing regions and demand for coconut as an alternative in many industries have lifted prices, say traders




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Call for joint efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at 31st Swadeshi Science Congress

31st Swadeshi Science Congress inaugurated at Kochi’s ICAR-CIFT 




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World experienced its second-warmest October last month, says European weather agency

2024 “certain” to be the warmest year on record, says Copernicus Climate Change Service 




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How Millet Sisters drive millet consumption in rural areas

Grassroot campaign to convert producers into consumers




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Ahmedabad to host third National Spice Conference on Nov 15,16

The event’s stated goal is to help farmers understand the importance of sustainable spice production and quality assurance




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The economic impact of cashew farming: How nut agriculture fuels local economies

With proper investments and policy support, this sector could deliver even greater benefits




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Government considering sweet sorghum as additional feedstock for ethanol, sources say

Top official sources say that the Prime Minister’s Office is keen to see the use of sweet sorghum as an additional feedstock for ethanol amid the issue with availability of sugarcane, rice and maize in some years




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CCL Products says more customers prefer short-term coffee contracts as market stays volatile

See some softening in Vietnam prices as new arrivals are set to begin next month




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MHI to consult with Ministry of Health again for guidelines on e-ambulances

Ministry says companies like Force Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Toyota ready to manufacture e-ambulances under the Scheme




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New terminal operating system and bunching of ships disrupt truck movements at Kattupalli and Ennore container terminals

While the issue with the of TOS has been addressedsorted out, the trailers are still facing delays in the scanning centre




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After AIX Connect merger, Air India Express sets sights on capacity and market share growth

The merger enhances operational synergies and marks a step forward in the parent company’s ambitious Vihaan transformation initiative




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Kandla Port plans new container terminal and multipurpose berth with ₹27,000 crore investment

Positioned strategically between Tuna Tekra and the entry point of Kandla, the proposed site could help vessels avoid an 11-kilometer trek through the creek, providing cost advantages




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Diwali, rising disposable income lifts jet fuel consumption in October to second highest on record

Diesel and petrol consumption rise during the month




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India looks to alleviate container shortage amid Chinese front-loading and rising freight costs

Govt working on policy interventions and increased capacities to address global demand




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Why construction gear is less in demand

After double-digit sales growth for two years, construction equipment makers brace for a muted FY25




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Pest-proofing sea-going containers

Upcoming meet to think up ways of outwitting invasive pests that hitch-hike on freight containers